Local South

We advance local action in the Global South.
Cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America often face common challenges in the journey towards urban sustainability and the creation of liveable cities.
Through our dynamic and locally-driven approach, we help turn ideas into practice and solutions into action.

Who we are

Based between South Africa and Colombia, we support partners and clients on some of the most pressing urban issues facing Global South cities – from mobility, informality, and public space, to food systems and the Just Transition.


Who we work with

As a purpose-driven company and social enterprise, we work with like-minded governments, businesses, multi-lateral institutions, foundations, and international and local non-profit organisations.

What we offer

  • Project delivery
  • – Strategic accompaniment
  • – Technical assistance
  • – Project management
  • – Training
  • Research & design
  • – Primary and secondary research
  • – Publication design
  • – Content development
  • – Guides and toolkits
  • Urban interventions
  • – Public space activations
  • – Advocacy programmes
  • – Urban design
  • – Policy and city engagement
  • Exchange & convening
  • – City-to-city exchanges
  • – Facilitation and workshops
  • – Dialogue and events
  • – Community engagement

Some our recent projects include:

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